2000
#35,721
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 595
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.22
Very Rare Last name
Ardolino
From the Italian word for "little ardent, burning one", often a nickname surname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 672 Americans carry the last name Ardolino. That puts it at #40,323 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.20 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 510,051 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ardolino surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
672
1 in 510,051
Census rank
#40,323
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
586
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 586 bearers of the surname Ardolino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.20 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 40323rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ardolino, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ardolino
The surname Ardolino is of Italian origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the area around the cities of Florence and Siena. The name is derived from the Italian word "ardore," which means "ardor" or "passion."
The earliest recorded instances of the Ardolino surname date back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records from the Tuscan region. One notable example is the mention of a family with the surname Ardolino in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that documented the history of Florence.
In the 14th century, the name Ardolino was associated with a noble family from the town of Arezzo, located in eastern Tuscany. This family played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the region during the Renaissance period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ardolino was Gherardo Ardolino (1225-1295), a prominent merchant and statesman from Florence. He was involved in the city's guild system and held influential positions in the government.
Another notable figure was Simone Ardolino (1370-1434), a renowned architect and engineer from Siena. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings and structures in the city, including the Palazzo Pubblico and the city's fortifications.
In the 16th century, the Ardolino family had a presence in the town of Montepulciano, located in the southern part of Tuscany. One of the most famous members of this branch was Lucrezia Ardolino (1520-1592), a poet and writer who gained recognition for her literary works.
During the Renaissance period, the name Ardolino was also associated with the arts and culture. Bartolomeo Ardolino (1510-1580) was a prominent painter from Florence who was known for his religious and mythological works.
In the 18th century, the Ardolino family had established itself in the city of Pisa, where they were involved in various professions, including law, medicine, and academia. One notable figure from this era was Giuseppe Ardolino (1725-1798), a respected lawyer and professor of law at the University of Pisa.
Over the centuries, the Ardolino surname has spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including art, literature, science, and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ardolino
Among Census respondents with the surname Ardolino, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Ardolino bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ardolino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8% · 544
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 30
- Two or more races1.5% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ardolino
Ardolino appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#37,180
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 600
+5 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.20
Rank movement Down 1,459 places
2020
#40,323
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 586
-14 bearers (-2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.20
Rank movement Down 3,143 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #35,721 | 595 | 0.22 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #37,180 | 600 | 0.20 | +5 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 1,459 places |
| 2020 | #40,323 | 586 | 0.20 | -14 bearers (-2.3%) | Down 3,143 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ardolino surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,180 | #40,323 | -8.5% |
| Count | 600 | 586 | -2.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.20 | -2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ardolino bearers went from 600 to 586 (-2.3% change). The surname moved down 3,143 positions in the national ranking, going from #37,180 to #40,323.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Ardolino
FAQ
Ardolino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ardolino?
Name Census estimates that about 672 living Americans carry the surname Ardolino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 510,051 residents.
How common is Ardolino?
Ardolino ranks #40,323 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.20 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 586 people with the surname Ardolino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (672), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.2 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.20 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ardolino.
Has Ardolino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ardolino went from 600 recorded bearers to 586. That is a decrease of 14 (-2.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #37,180 to #40,323.
What does the Census say about the background of Ardolino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ardolino, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ardolino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.8% (544 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ardolino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.8%), Hispanic (5.1%), Two or More Races (1.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ardolino (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ardolino mean?
From the Italian word for "little ardent, burning one", often a nickname surname. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ardolino (0.20 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Ardolino?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.